Unit 9
Lesson 2
Student’s Book page 71
GRAMMAR
GRAMMAR: The Present Simple Passive
6 Write sentences in the Present Simple Passive. Use by only if necessary.
1 The Alhambra Palace / locate / in Granada, Spain.
2 The palace / situate / on a hill overlooking beautiful views.
3 It / visit / tourists from all over the world.
4 Islamic style / represent / through arches, calligraphy and a dome.
5 Walls / design / with detailed plasterwork.
Answers
1 The Alhambra Palace is located in Granada, Spain.
2 The palace is situated on a hill overlooking beautiful views.
3 It is visited by tourists from all over the world.
4 Islamic style is represented through arches, calligraphy and a dome.
5 Walls are designed with detailed plasterwork.
Speaking
7 In pairs, ask and answer the questions using the Present Simple Passive.
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Student A 1 Where / rice / grow? a Denmark b France c China 2 What / make / at a bakery? a cars b bread c toys 3 Where / the Mona Lisa / display? a Rome b Madrid c Paris |
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Student B 1 Where / paella / eat? a Spain b China c India 2 Who / bury / in the pyramids? a builders b pharaohs c kings of England 3 Where / River Nile / find? a Japan b England c Egypt |
A: Where is rice grown? B: Rice is grown in China
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3c 2b, 1a, Student B 3c 2b, 1c, A: Student |
Answers
1 A: Where is rice grown? B: It is grown in China.
2 A: What is made at a bakery? B: Bread is made at a bakery.
3 A: Where is the Mona Lisa displayed? B: It is displayed in Paris.
1 B: Where is paella eaten? A:It is eaten in Spain.
2 B: Who is buried in the pyramids? A: Pharaohs are buried in the pyramids.
3 B: Where is River Nile found? A: It is found in Egypt.
8 Write three general knowledge questions. Then, ask your partner your questions.
Students’ own answers.
WRITING
9 Write three paragraphs about your country or region giving facts about it and your own opinion. Use the Present Simple Passive.
Answers
Students’ own answers
Unit 9
Lesson 2
Activity Book page 49
GRAMMAR
GRAMMAR: The Present Simple Passive
3 Complete the sentences in the Present Simple Passive using the verbs in brackets.
1 Guests……………. (take) to the hotel by helicopter.
2 French……………… (speak) in some countries in Africa.
3 This building………………. (regard) as a masterpiece.
4 All the rooms…………….. (equip) with the latest technology.
5 This sculpture………….. (describe) as a symbol of the city in guidebooks.
6 Many palaces around the world…………….. (construct) from marble.
7 Alhambra Palace……………. (consider) an important tourist attraction in Spain because of its rich Islamic history.
1 are taken
2 is spoken
3 is regarded
4 are equipped
5 is described
6 are constructed
7 is considered